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==Yerakas==
==Yerakas==
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GPS: {{Coord|36|47.07|N|23|05.45|E|}}
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[[Image:Greece_Yerakas_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'')
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| {{Coord|36|47.07|N|23|05.45|E|}}
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! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
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| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.785779&ln=23.089828&z=3&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photo gallery]
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| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.7845&lon=23.090833&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
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===Background===
 
Yerakas (Γέρακας) or Ieraka or Yeraki is a hamlet in a deep fjord on the SE coast of Peloponnese. This is a most beautiful place.
Yerakas (Γέρακας) or Ieraka or Yeraki is a hamlet in a deep fjord on the SE coast of Peloponnese. This is a most beautiful place.
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===Charts===
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BA 1031 Yerakas to Kea
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==Charts==
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[[Image:Greece_Yerakas_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Imray-Tetra G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs<br/>
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Imray-Tetra G15 Southern Peloponnisos
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NIMA 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
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; BA
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NIMA 54341  Navplion and Appr Saronic Gulf Greece
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: 1031 Yerakas to Kea
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; Imray-Tetra
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: G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
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; G15 Southern Peloponnisos
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; NIMA 54340
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: Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
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: 54341  Navplion and Appr Saronic Gulf Greece
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;Greek
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: 414 Poros mechri Monemvasia
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Greek 415 Poros mechri Monemvasia
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==Radio Nets==
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===Radio Nets===
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
* Olympia Radio - No Signal
* Olympia Radio - No Signal
* GSM/GPRS - Very weak and spotty signal
* GSM/GPRS - Very weak and spotty signal
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Local Weather==
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
[[Image:Yerakas_Entrance.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Entering Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Yerakas_Entrance.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Entering Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|47.13|N|23|05.08|E|}}
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|47.13|N|23|05.08|E|}}
Entering into Yerakas can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.
Entering into Yerakas can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities==
None.
None.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
None.
None.
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===Anchorages===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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None.
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==Anchorages==
====Yerakas====
====Yerakas====
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<center><gallery widths="250px" heights="200px" perrow="2">
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|47.13|N|23|05.08|E|}}
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Image:Yerakas1.jpg|The Fjord of Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Yerakas3.jpg|The Hamlet of Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view''
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</gallery></center>
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GPS: {{Coord|36|47.13|N|23|05.08|E|}}
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Yerakas with its deep the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.
Yerakas with its deep the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.
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The bottom is mud and although there may be some trouble, once the anchor digs in the holding is good.
The bottom is mud and although there may be some trouble, once the anchor digs in the holding is good.
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<center><gallery widths="250px" heights="200px" perrow="2">
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Image:Yerakas1.jpg|The Fjord of Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Yerakas3.jpg|The Hamlet of Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view''
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</gallery></center>
====Cove N of Yerakas====
====Cove N of Yerakas====
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GPS: {{Coord|36|47.66|N|23|05.32|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|47.66|N|23|05.32|E|}}<br/>
About 2 nM north of Yerakas there is fairly nice cove. The cove is not very well protected but it is a pleasant lunch stop.
About 2 nM north of Yerakas there is fairly nice cove. The cove is not very well protected but it is a pleasant lunch stop.
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===Offshore Islands===
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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====Marine Stores====
None.
None.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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====Repairs/Yards====
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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None.  
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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: N/A (Not Available)
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; Water
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; Electricity
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
[[Image:Yerakas2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Cyclopean Walls<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Yerakas2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Cyclopean Walls<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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A 10 minute walk up the hill brings you to the extensive foundations of the acropolis [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=6486 Zarakas], probably Mycenaean, with extensive Cyclopean wall. The view is unforgettable.
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A 10 minute walk up the hill brings you to the extensive foundations of the acropolis [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=6486 Zarakas], probably Mycenaean, with extensive Cyclopean wall. The view is unforgettable.  
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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N/A.
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===Laundry===
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N/A.
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===Grocery Stores===
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There is small and very modest food store.
There is small and very modest food store.
===Eateries===
===Eateries===
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There are at least 3 restaurants in the hamlet. Fairly good food in ''I Avra''.
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There are at least 3 restaurants in the hamlet. Fairly good food in ''I Avra (Η Αύρα)''.
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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===Internet/WiFi===
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N/A.  
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N/A.
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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===Laundry===
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None.
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N/A.
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===Repairs===
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
N/A.  
N/A.  
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===Garbage Disposal===
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There are bins in the hamlet.
===Transportation===
===Transportation===
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Bus or taxi to Monemvasia and Molai. Call a taxi from Monemvasia Mr. Yiorgos +30 6973 531 071 or Mr. Stathis +30 6944 978 675.
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Bus or taxi to [[Monemvasia]] and Molai. Call a taxi from Monemvasia Mr. Yiorgos +30 6973 531 071 or Mr. Stathis +30 6944 978 675.
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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See [[Greece]].
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* [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]]
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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===External Links===
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==External Links==
* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=6486 Zarakas]
* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=6486 Zarakas]
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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Personal experiences?
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
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==Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* September 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 06:40, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
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* September 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 22:21, 12 January 2010

Contents

Yerakas

Small info.png (Click links for more information)
World icon.png
 36°47.07′N, 23°05.45′E
Photo icon.png
 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet

Yerakas (Γέρακας) or Ieraka or Yeraki is a hamlet in a deep fjord on the SE coast of Peloponnese. This is a most beautiful place.


Charts

Chart of Yerakas
Click for larger view
BA
1031 Yerakas to Kea
Imray-Tetra
G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA 54340
Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
54341 Navplion and Appr Saronic Gulf Greece
Greek
414 Poros mechri Monemvasia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Olympia Radio - No Signal
  • GSM/GPRS - Very weak and spotty signal

Local Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Entering Yerakas
Click for larger view

World icon.png 36°47.13′N, 23°05.08′E Entering into Yerakas can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.

Check-in facilities

None.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Yerakas

World icon.png 36°47.13′N, 23°05.08′E Yerakas with its deep the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.

With a small yacht you can go side-to the small quay. Many cruisers do not find this very attractive and prefer instead to anchor off in 4-6 m.

The bottom is mud and although there may be some trouble, once the anchor digs in the holding is good.

The Fjord of Yerakas
Click for larger view

The Hamlet of Yerakas
Click for larger view

Cove N of Yerakas

World icon.png 36°47.66′N, 23°05.32′E
About 2 nM north of Yerakas there is fairly nice cove. The cove is not very well protected but it is a pleasant lunch stop.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The Cyclopean Walls
Click for larger view

A 10 minute walk up the hill brings you to the extensive foundations of the acropolis Zarakas, probably Mycenaean, with extensive Cyclopean wall. The view is unforgettable.

Grocery & Supply Stores

There is small and very modest food store.

Eateries

There are at least 3 restaurants in the hamlet. Fairly good food in I Avra (Η Αύρα).

Internet/WiFi

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins in the hamlet.

Transportation

Bus or taxi to Monemvasia and Molai. Call a taxi from Monemvasia Mr. Yiorgos +30 6973 531 071 or Mr. Stathis +30 6944 978 675.

Routes/Passages To/From

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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